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  • The boxing robe: Why was it invented?

    I'm not complaining, I think it is a cool tradition in boxing to come out with a custom robe on. But who started this trend and why?


  • #2
    Originally posted by Forza View Post
    I'm not complaining, I think it is a cool tradition in boxing to come out with a custom robe on. But who started this trend and why?

    The robes were to keep the fighter warm after his warmup while he made his entrance and waited to be announced.

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    • #3
      It can be used for advertising too. The robe itself has evolved over the years from being mostly white in the beginning of the 20th century to using color combination. With designs and flags now implement into a robes design. Its a really personalized part of boxing that shows insight about the fighter.

      They also make a hell of a gift. I got a signed Robe for Christmas and one for my birthday. Satin sure is comfy as hell! hahaha

      good question though

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      • #4
        Hugh Hefner started it.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by DarkTerror88 View Post
          It can be used for advertising too. The robe itself has evolved over the years from being mostly white in the beginning of the 20th century to using color combination. With designs and flags now implement into a robes design. Its a really personalized part of boxing that shows insight about the fighter.

          They also make a hell of a gift. I got a signed Robe for Christmas and one for my birthday. Satin sure is comfy as hell! hahaha

          good question though
          made me immediately think of this from the Rocky movie, where Paulie found a 'sponsor' for Rocky

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Bateman View Post
            Hugh Hefner started it.
            ha ha haa....

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            • #7
              So idiotic fans like The Surgeon could stumble around shadow boxing in their living room at 4am after a big fight on tv, steaming drunk wearing their Balboa robe and signed Tyson glove boring their mates with boxing knowledge?

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              • #8
                One simple reason: to keep a fighter warm through introduction. There is nothing worse than warming up then cooling back down before having to start. It takes longer to warm up again and you start out stiffer than normal.

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                • #9
                  casual fans

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